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Teena M McGuinness1, Julie Worley
1School of Nursing, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA. tmcg@uab.edu
Abstract:
Although prescriptions for psychotropic medications for children are at an all-time high, medication adherence rates for children are often low. In Part 1 of this article set, literature regarding adherence to psychotropic medications for children was reviewed. Important issues related to adherence included parental and child attitudes, complex dosing schedules, and barriers to communication between parents and providers. In Part 2, the focus will be on strategies to improve medication adherence, including communication, education, and behavioral strategies.
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